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    GeForce GTX 480 vs Quadro M4000M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 480 and Quadro M4000M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 480 and Quadro M4000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Quadro M4000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: Quadro M4000M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Quadro M4000M here:

    Quadro M4000M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 480 Quadro M4000M
    Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 100 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 480 has 150% more power consumption, than Quadro M4000M.
    • GeForce GTX 480 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M4000M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 480 has 1532 GB more memory, than Quadro M4000M.
    • GeForce GTX 480 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M4000M - in Mobile workstations.
    • GeForce GTX 480 is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro M4000M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of Quadro M4000M is 275 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.
    • GeForce GTX 480 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro M4000M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Quadro M4000M is 3164 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 21−24 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 6−7 16−18
    4K / 2160p 5−6 10−11
    low / 720p 40−45 60−65
    medium / 1080p 24−27 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of Quadro M4000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 68% more, than GeForce GTX 480.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 480 Quadro M4000M
    Architecture Fermi Maxwell
    Code name GF100 GM204
    Type Desktop Mobile workstation
    Release date 7 December 2010 2 October 2015
    Pipelines 480 1,280
    Core clock speed 700 MHz 975 MHz
    Boost Clock 1013 MHz
    Transistor count 3,100 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 42 billion/sec 78.00
    Floating-point performance 1,345.0 gflops 2,496 gflops
    Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1848 MHz (3696 data rate) 5012 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 177.4 GB/s 160 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
    Shader Model 5.1 5.0
    OpenGL 4.2 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + 5.2
    CUDA cores 480
    Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI +
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 117 Mh/s 251 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
    Display Port 1.2
    3D Vision Pro +
    Mosaic +
    nView Display Management +
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